Great video, really like the new interior colour option! Just to let you know though; I have a late MY24 C40 (delivered April just gone), running AAOS 3.0.3, and have both the adaptive pedal response option and the choice between "vibration" and "steering and vibration" in my options. I've had both of these options since delivery, so the late 2.x software versions. Might be initially specific to the new motor/drivetrain cars, as the MY24 and MY35 share the same setup? Or might just be software. Anyone with a C40 MY22/23 already have these options too?
@WindRunnerКүн бұрын
Is the performance package included in all new EC40 models, or is it sold separately like in the other C40 models?
@rotlefarblokkaihodet1846Күн бұрын
La til enda en Volvo i samlingen for omtrent en mnd siden, en Volvo EX 30 twin performance Ultra i grå, med indigo seter. Angrer ikke et sekund! Så ikke på andre biler en gang! Skulle in med min 2018 Volvo V60 Twin engine D6 spesial editon til Volvo og så det blikkfanget. Begge er fantastiske biler som gir så mye kjøreglede, da du kjøper Volvo vet du alltid hva du får. Et tips som vi vurderte var bil abonnement fra Volvo. Du kan få biler med forsikring for 5-6 mnd med lav kostnad og hyppige bytter!
@user-ux6hm4cm7bКүн бұрын
No its not!
@lordbachusКүн бұрын
The driver allert system is mandatory in the EU, and all those safety systems need to be turned on by the car as default when the car starts up. Volvo is only applying to the eu laws. But a car withouth a dashboard display behind the wheel or atleast a very good versatile HUD is not an option. The reason Tesla started this hype has only a single reason. Cutting costs. Thats why i parked my attempts to buy this car.
@fmsantoscarКүн бұрын
V90 kombi next?
@ks5390Күн бұрын
In an earlier video you said that your Volvo does not make your pulse rise or something similar. I do not know how this (it is the same car) can be so different?
@volvo_kristianКүн бұрын
Definitely. It's exactly the same car. Sort of.. Same but different. Maybe I'm just tired of the more conservative XC40 looks, and more drawn towards the sporty exterior on the EC40.. I'm Mesmerised by the exterior design 🤣🤣 But your absolutely correct. It's basically the same
@lucatremolada3280Күн бұрын
The coulour sand is nice but I don't like this tone, my favourite is Audi vicuna beige
@OwenFromOhioКүн бұрын
I've followed you primarily for your EX30 videos. However, I'm particularly happy to see this video today. Since we have no idea if the USA will ever see the EX30... I will be test-driving a Polestar 2 this afternoon. A brother to that very car... This isn't a direction I thought I could afford to take... but given Polestar's generous deals/incentives I think if I like it. I just might pull the trigger.
@volvo_kristianКүн бұрын
Glad to hear. Honestly your not going wrong there.. The Polestar 2 are a wonderful car. More sports oriented then Volvo's EC/EX40. Yes it's slightly more cramped but you gain much in terms of driving dynamics. If you can make a good deal then that sounds like a easy choice.
@OwenFromOhioКүн бұрын
@@volvo_kristian Thank you, I value your opinion. I'll let you know this evening!
@OwenFromOhioКүн бұрын
We've been going back and forth on the Value of my 2022 Bolt EUV, but I think we came to terms just now... Again, this video could not have come at a more perfect time for me. In 27 months, I might trade the P2 for a more SW-complete EX30! BTW I had never even seen a P2 Live... It is one gorgeous EV! Love at first sight! Again thank you for you guidance!!
@volvo_kristianКүн бұрын
@OwenFromOhio No worries. Just scream out if you have any questions. I'm expecting your thinking about a new one yes? If not, at least go MY24 or newer. Then you get the new powertrain and battery. In addition to higher charging peak
@OwenFromOhioКүн бұрын
@volvo_kristian We have new MY24 Polestar 2s here, Ours is White/Slate AWD Plus Drive Assist 19" it will be here in early July. So far, the online order deposit has been great, the salesman is wonderful. We will finish up some details when the car arrives but today was all about getting a car selected, a deal hamered out and a deposit issued. It's on!
@mdshovelКүн бұрын
Thank goodness ... a car that makes you smile
@volvo_kristianКүн бұрын
What's your point?
@mdshovelКүн бұрын
@@volvo_kristian Previous video you said the XC40 just did not make you smile
@volvo_kristianКүн бұрын
@mdshovel Probably just tired of my XC40. The C40/EC40 looks much more modern on the exterior. I'm suddenly very drawn to it. Hard to explain. Maybe it's just the looks.. Like Roxette sings. She's got the looks 😎
@Star14trekКүн бұрын
You forgot the most import change the new frequency suspension!
@volvo_kristianКүн бұрын
Didn't forget.. I didn't feel I had enough information about that at recording time.
@bernardrrКүн бұрын
What is the frequency suspension?
@volvo_kristianКүн бұрын
@bernardrr It's something they added for the MY25 Electric versions. It's like active suspension, but you as a driver don't have any influence on the settings. It "decides" for it self. On normal even roads the suspension gets slightly stiffer with less body motion for more comfort, and if your driving like over uneven surfaces with quick imperfections like cobblestones then the suspension gets slightly softer. It reacts to the surface, and adjust accordingly. Hope that was a good explanation 👍
@mellewis9054Күн бұрын
Really looking forward to getting my new 2025 model now on order. Thanks for your very interesting video.
@volvo_kristianКүн бұрын
I'll bet. What spec did you go for?
@sakariyemahamud1707Күн бұрын
What do you mean there will be something new coming 🤨
@volvo_kristianКүн бұрын
Volvo have other new cars incoming..Car/cars I find very exciting.
@sakariyemahamud1707Күн бұрын
@@volvo_kristian like the ex60 or s90 electric
@JosdeBakkerКүн бұрын
@@volvo_kristian EX30 Cross Country? Announced in 2023 ... and then quiet.
@volvo_kristianКүн бұрын
@sakariyemahamud1707 Your into something there 🤔
@volvo_kristianКүн бұрын
@JosdeBakker Yeah that's a weird one 😅 suddenly super quiet and no information to be found. Sadly
@EOakaAJ15Күн бұрын
Good to hear improvements other than just the name change, thanks! Btw, you saying ”E C 40” reminds me of ”E A Sports” intro on FIFA games 😅
@volvo_kristianКүн бұрын
Haha 🤣 When I'm saying it "normally" I feel I'm saying EASY40 😅
@RAl-rc7suКүн бұрын
EC40 is a beautiful car
@TheSteinbittКүн бұрын
I like how they rebranded “cost saving” to “sustainability”, it’s a really clever move.
@warrenfontana13252 күн бұрын
Yeah nice colour, it seems too fit the EC40 very well with the shape of the roof down to the back and rear spoiler. I personally think it's not as nice on the EX40.
@jonasmagnusson20992 күн бұрын
How mutch?🙏👍👏🇸🇪
@mellewis90542 күн бұрын
Really like the new colour but I’ve already ordered Fiord Blue! I look forward to your next video on the 2025 EC 40 model. Thought I read somewhere that the 2025 model will come with a rear camera as the rear mirror. Will all EC 40 versions have this? If not, would it be able to be retrofitted? Thanks for your videos!
@davidparsons79292 күн бұрын
Love it
@rod26252 күн бұрын
Really looking forward to the 2025 EX30 reveal! Sure would like the sage green on it.
@jan-olovpersson79122 күн бұрын
The Sand dune metallic is realy nice!
@_Glasody2 күн бұрын
does the MY25 ec40 no longer have wider rear wheels? just from a glimpse they seem to look the same as the front
@mikaelskoglund3732 күн бұрын
Really gorgeous. So much nicer than white. (my taste), always EC 40 for me❤
@karacha2 күн бұрын
First! Just wanted to say that I enjoy your Volvo videos very much. Re: Sand Dune Metallic... I think it's quite lovely. Should sparkle in the sun like real sand. And it should be easy to maintain, since it's going to look clean even when dusty. That's a plus!
@faarstei2 күн бұрын
Great video! Can you say something about the climate settings on this test?
@volvo_kristian2 күн бұрын
I always have climate/AC activated. In this test it was probably at about 22-24' celsius. Would also think heated steering wheel have been activated. Gotta have it comfortable
@faarstei2 күн бұрын
@@volvo_kristian Thanks for the respond! I know some turns off all comfort settings to squeeze out the extra km from the battery. But, it is good to see a a representative test. Everyone want to have it comfortable 🙂
@_Glasody3 күн бұрын
The black editions look really good! I wish I could get my xc40 recharge emblems changed to black ones 😍
@rod26253 күн бұрын
Looking forward to what’s next!
@clivewigmore31043 күн бұрын
I feel your pain, I owned a 2013 S60 and I loved it and was sold on volvo as a brand, anyway the S60 was fine but just had too many miles so decided to go for the XC40 as the roads in the uk are terrible thinking this would be the answer, looks great and stands tall. I have had this car for 4 months also and I hate it now so much that it depresses me just thinking about driving it, it’s noisy and does not soak up the bumps like it should, but the worst thing is the highway if you go above 65mph the whole car vibrates and does not settle down until you reach around 85mph, I’ve had it looked at and the wheels balanced but no it still remains and I feel stuck with this car now for 5 years at £400 a month on finance. I want my S60 back as this XC40 is nothing more than a pile of 💩
@hanyue61743 күн бұрын
hi there Kristian, was just wondering is it possible to slide a bicycle into the boot with the back seats folded down?
@volvo_kristian3 күн бұрын
Haven't tried, but it's probably possible.
@gunnarneset3 күн бұрын
Keep up the great work!
@volvo_kristian3 күн бұрын
Thanks 😎
@thetad12423 күн бұрын
We suspect a spiral phonecord like charging cable would work and fit in the FRUNK
@danielemilazzo4323 күн бұрын
It may be possible that many of the issues could be fixed in software updates, yes the speedo should be in front of you, but maybe they could increase the font size to make it more legible at speed. Also, when going over the soeed limit of a certain road, give you an acoustic feedback to tell you to slow down. Maybe even improve the voice recognition to lower lights and other functions. For more practical things, yes the frunk should be bigger and the sensor to open the rear should have been standard.
@DamienMcAvoy4 күн бұрын
Thank you for your insightful and extremely interesting videos. They always lift my spirits. Please please keep them coming. Sorry things are going your way right now, but keep your head up. I think you are absolutely doing the right thing. You don’t have to spend a fortune on a vehicle to find one that gets your blood pumping. Don’t settle for what everyone has. Get something you want and keep enough in the budget to get it wrapped. The kids will be asking where is the [yellow?] car again!
@volvo_kristian3 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words. I think I've found just the correct car for that. Thanks again 👍
@jonasmagnusson20994 күн бұрын
Big thanks from Gothenburg!👍🙏👏🇸🇪
@volvo_kristian3 күн бұрын
Great 😎 heading there now
@equinespecter4 күн бұрын
Beautiful scenery (from Alabama)
@volvo_kristian3 күн бұрын
Thanks 😎
@lukepenny97844 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing the journey with us. And the content is always so great and wholesome. You do a really great job and it is not unnoticed by your followers. Just a idea, I would personally really like it if you made a video with a V40 D2 from 2012 again to go back to where the Volvo ownership journey began. And share what your thoughts all these years later.
@volvo_kristian3 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. Appreciate your kind words 😎 Oh that sounds like a really cool test and video to make. Will try to make that happen
@lukepenny97843 күн бұрын
Thank you 😎. As a V40 D2 1.6 owner beginning my own Volvo journey it would be great to watch as well.
@ONU9834 күн бұрын
I do not agree, that the ugly thing is the price with this car. Maybe in Norway it‘s different to other countries. I my Country the EX/XC/C/EC40 has better value for a car compared with VW, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Polstar and other cars with this spec and dynamics. Maybe Tesla 3/ Y is cheaper and more efficient, but has it’s downsides. Maybe BYD Seal is a good alternative, but different, since it’s a Sedan. However- I love my C40 Twin Ultimate Mj24.
@VirtanenMatti4 күн бұрын
Thanks for all the videos. Waiting for more and wishing you all the best :)
@volvo_kristian3 күн бұрын
Thanks so much 👍
@GreG1HM4 күн бұрын
Keep up man! Greetings from Volvo fun from Ukraine. And just believe me, what you think (or feel) that your ground is shaking today, is a dream for someone else. So keep up with your energy and smile on your face, and thank you for all your videos you are creating! The weather on this trip has showed to you one thing - after every storm always sun will shine! So grab another Volvo and move forward to your dream!
@volvo_kristian3 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. Yes valid point, but sometimes it's hard with that perspective when it's shaking.. But thanks.. Important with that message.. Just have to wait to see that light in the end of the tunnel
@GreG1HM3 күн бұрын
@@volvo_kristian if you need a light in the end of the tunnel, just turn on that Scandinavian additional lights on your next Volvo, and you will see the entire tunnel to the end! 😉 Happiness depends ONLY on your perception of world around you. And that world is very colourful and bright, without war and death.
@davidgalea81654 күн бұрын
Agree re infotainment. I have an MY 24 XC60 Black Edition and a Skoda Enyaq. The latter’s screen is so much easier to use as it’s bigger, better positioned (although initially Imdid not like the screen jutting out of the dashboard) and has shortcut buttons. Very easy to use. I love the XC though!!
@ojeskog5 күн бұрын
"I like colours, and as you see, I like Volvos" Sadly they don't come hand in hand...😂😢. Thanks for all your videos and looking forward to what is coming. Lint roller is exactly the word you were looking for😀. The car interior will be what you make it. Our blond XC60 started off with our 4week old baby and the car and child are almost 4 years now. The worst state it has been in is when we've had to hand it to the Volvo garage for maintenance. They are the filthiest bunch around that don't clean up after themselves! If the car is stuck with them for a few days there will be long term damage from their greasy paws and pens that requires parts to be changed.... If you know how to look after a car, a light interior is no problem, even with a filthy toddler A few wipes and a bit of cleaning is no problem. Just don't hand it to a Volvo garage in the UK...
@volvo_kristian4 күн бұрын
Yeah that's a very good point these days 😂 Gotta get cars wrapped since Volvo can't provide. Yeah your definitely spot on. Won't be a problem with bright interiors if you know how too take care of it
@ericknsabimbona3615 күн бұрын
Didn't you own the Polestar 2 BST aswell or am I just high😂
@volvo_kristian4 күн бұрын
Yeah, but was just like 4-5 days before using the regret policy, so didn't include it..
@erodotosdemetriou65065 күн бұрын
What's the fuel economy on the s60?
@jonasmagnusson20995 күн бұрын
Best review ever!👍🙏👏🇸🇪
@thom-lov5 күн бұрын
Sad to see this one (in a great spec) go! But, looking forward to your next Swede, as I'm pretty sure you'll lov(e) that one a lot as well!! 😉
@volvo_kristian4 күн бұрын
Yeah, it's always sad to let my cars go. Wish I could keep them all 😂 Building a little Volvo museum
@MortenB05 күн бұрын
Actually, the Winter-50% is not that unique for EV. I now have a MG ZS EV and in cold winter driving the 8 km to work I get about 50% of the range as I would have in summer. All my gas cars I had over the years was about the same, when it is cold and you need to get some temperature up to de-ice it you will get 50% of the range on a tank of gas. Maybe if a had a garage this would be slightly better but that would be better on the MG too. And maybe if I had longer driving distance to work this would be slightly in advantage of a gas car. XC40 is not that average, nothing is more average than a Model Y or 3, it is imply impossible to drive anywhere without meeting a huge number of them, at least where I live north of Bergen/Norway. So what is not, the MG Cyberster of course, but winter is coming... Maybe the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N ?
@volvo_kristian3 күн бұрын
Definitely. The 50% winter reduction aren't unique for XC40. That's a more EV drawback. It's just something I generally hate with EV's. There's hardly any difference on regular ICE cars.. Well I feel I'm seeing XC40's everywhere here in Oslo. That's why it's kinda generic. And average.. However the Tesla 3/Y that's like mosquitoes.. Literally everywhere. Often they bundle up when driving in queues. Especially the white ones 😂 like a bad infection.. or nightmare
@MortenB0Күн бұрын
@@volvo_kristian At least in my experience there was a huge difference on my Opel Zafira (now replaved with an EV) that used about 50% more gas at -5 to -15 in winter when used to/from work. I had to to de-ice the car and get enough heat to get rid of moisture and with just a short drive, just over 7 km, this ehating part is a large part of the total energy used. But if you have a long drive to/from work the extra consumption would is a lot less
@Star14trek6 күн бұрын
Hi did your XC40 recharge twin get the 100km+ high frequency vibration that Volvo are trying to sort out from wheel+pedal?
@volvo_kristian5 күн бұрын
No, have never been bothered by that.
@warrenfontana13256 күн бұрын
Great video as always Kristian, I unfortunately returned my lease XC40 R design last year and now have a Hyundai Kona EV. Unfortunately this is down to costs recently having a taxi driver drive into my car had another XC40 recharge, oh heck what a pleasure it was to drive that again. Pure bliss, the experience is so much nicer. Even now having a Hyundai Kona EV I long to have a Volvo again. So in maybe another 3 years I hope to maybe have another Volvo, I hope it would be possible for a EX60 when they make this or Polestar 3. Oh the word you was looking for, in English is lint roller 😉
@volvo_kristian6 күн бұрын
Understandable 👌 I'm also really excited for the upcoming EX60.. sadly still some time away.. Lint roller it was 😅 thanks
@rod26256 күн бұрын
I keep cars 10+ years. Currently driving a 2013 BMW X3 with 54,000 US miles. Being retired considering the EX30 as my next car. I like classic designs that age well. No real need for AWD or rocket ship speed. No doubt you enjoyed some beautiful vehicles. Good luck with your next vehicle.
@volvo_kristian6 күн бұрын
Thanks 😎 Maybe I'll eventually keep cars longer. Now I just want to enjoy as many as possible. Temptations are around every corner and I'm weak as heck 😅
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Great video, really like the new interior colour option! Just to let you know though; I have a late MY24 C40 (delivered April just gone), running AAOS 3.0.3, and have both the adaptive pedal response option and the choice between "vibration" and "steering and vibration" in my options. I've had both of these options since delivery, so the late 2.x software versions. Might be initially specific to the new motor/drivetrain cars, as the MY24 and MY35 share the same setup? Or might just be software. Anyone with a C40 MY22/23 already have these options too?
Is the performance package included in all new EC40 models, or is it sold separately like in the other C40 models?
La til enda en Volvo i samlingen for omtrent en mnd siden, en Volvo EX 30 twin performance Ultra i grå, med indigo seter. Angrer ikke et sekund! Så ikke på andre biler en gang! Skulle in med min 2018 Volvo V60 Twin engine D6 spesial editon til Volvo og så det blikkfanget. Begge er fantastiske biler som gir så mye kjøreglede, da du kjøper Volvo vet du alltid hva du får. Et tips som vi vurderte var bil abonnement fra Volvo. Du kan få biler med forsikring for 5-6 mnd med lav kostnad og hyppige bytter!
No its not!
The driver allert system is mandatory in the EU, and all those safety systems need to be turned on by the car as default when the car starts up. Volvo is only applying to the eu laws. But a car withouth a dashboard display behind the wheel or atleast a very good versatile HUD is not an option. The reason Tesla started this hype has only a single reason. Cutting costs. Thats why i parked my attempts to buy this car.
V90 kombi next?
In an earlier video you said that your Volvo does not make your pulse rise or something similar. I do not know how this (it is the same car) can be so different?
Definitely. It's exactly the same car. Sort of.. Same but different. Maybe I'm just tired of the more conservative XC40 looks, and more drawn towards the sporty exterior on the EC40.. I'm Mesmerised by the exterior design 🤣🤣 But your absolutely correct. It's basically the same
The coulour sand is nice but I don't like this tone, my favourite is Audi vicuna beige
I've followed you primarily for your EX30 videos. However, I'm particularly happy to see this video today. Since we have no idea if the USA will ever see the EX30... I will be test-driving a Polestar 2 this afternoon. A brother to that very car... This isn't a direction I thought I could afford to take... but given Polestar's generous deals/incentives I think if I like it. I just might pull the trigger.
Glad to hear. Honestly your not going wrong there.. The Polestar 2 are a wonderful car. More sports oriented then Volvo's EC/EX40. Yes it's slightly more cramped but you gain much in terms of driving dynamics. If you can make a good deal then that sounds like a easy choice.
@@volvo_kristian Thank you, I value your opinion. I'll let you know this evening!
We've been going back and forth on the Value of my 2022 Bolt EUV, but I think we came to terms just now... Again, this video could not have come at a more perfect time for me. In 27 months, I might trade the P2 for a more SW-complete EX30! BTW I had never even seen a P2 Live... It is one gorgeous EV! Love at first sight! Again thank you for you guidance!!
@OwenFromOhio No worries. Just scream out if you have any questions. I'm expecting your thinking about a new one yes? If not, at least go MY24 or newer. Then you get the new powertrain and battery. In addition to higher charging peak
@volvo_kristian We have new MY24 Polestar 2s here, Ours is White/Slate AWD Plus Drive Assist 19" it will be here in early July. So far, the online order deposit has been great, the salesman is wonderful. We will finish up some details when the car arrives but today was all about getting a car selected, a deal hamered out and a deposit issued. It's on!
Thank goodness ... a car that makes you smile
What's your point?
@@volvo_kristian Previous video you said the XC40 just did not make you smile
@mdshovel Probably just tired of my XC40. The C40/EC40 looks much more modern on the exterior. I'm suddenly very drawn to it. Hard to explain. Maybe it's just the looks.. Like Roxette sings. She's got the looks 😎
You forgot the most import change the new frequency suspension!
Didn't forget.. I didn't feel I had enough information about that at recording time.
What is the frequency suspension?
@bernardrr It's something they added for the MY25 Electric versions. It's like active suspension, but you as a driver don't have any influence on the settings. It "decides" for it self. On normal even roads the suspension gets slightly stiffer with less body motion for more comfort, and if your driving like over uneven surfaces with quick imperfections like cobblestones then the suspension gets slightly softer. It reacts to the surface, and adjust accordingly. Hope that was a good explanation 👍
Really looking forward to getting my new 2025 model now on order. Thanks for your very interesting video.
I'll bet. What spec did you go for?
What do you mean there will be something new coming 🤨
Volvo have other new cars incoming..Car/cars I find very exciting.
@@volvo_kristian like the ex60 or s90 electric
@@volvo_kristian EX30 Cross Country? Announced in 2023 ... and then quiet.
@sakariyemahamud1707 Your into something there 🤔
@JosdeBakker Yeah that's a weird one 😅 suddenly super quiet and no information to be found. Sadly
Good to hear improvements other than just the name change, thanks! Btw, you saying ”E C 40” reminds me of ”E A Sports” intro on FIFA games 😅
Haha 🤣 When I'm saying it "normally" I feel I'm saying EASY40 😅
EC40 is a beautiful car
I like how they rebranded “cost saving” to “sustainability”, it’s a really clever move.
Yeah nice colour, it seems too fit the EC40 very well with the shape of the roof down to the back and rear spoiler. I personally think it's not as nice on the EX40.
How mutch?🙏👍👏🇸🇪
Really like the new colour but I’ve already ordered Fiord Blue! I look forward to your next video on the 2025 EC 40 model. Thought I read somewhere that the 2025 model will come with a rear camera as the rear mirror. Will all EC 40 versions have this? If not, would it be able to be retrofitted? Thanks for your videos!
Love it
Really looking forward to the 2025 EX30 reveal! Sure would like the sage green on it.
The Sand dune metallic is realy nice!
does the MY25 ec40 no longer have wider rear wheels? just from a glimpse they seem to look the same as the front
Really gorgeous. So much nicer than white. (my taste), always EC 40 for me❤
First! Just wanted to say that I enjoy your Volvo videos very much. Re: Sand Dune Metallic... I think it's quite lovely. Should sparkle in the sun like real sand. And it should be easy to maintain, since it's going to look clean even when dusty. That's a plus!
Great video! Can you say something about the climate settings on this test?
I always have climate/AC activated. In this test it was probably at about 22-24' celsius. Would also think heated steering wheel have been activated. Gotta have it comfortable
@@volvo_kristian Thanks for the respond! I know some turns off all comfort settings to squeeze out the extra km from the battery. But, it is good to see a a representative test. Everyone want to have it comfortable 🙂
The black editions look really good! I wish I could get my xc40 recharge emblems changed to black ones 😍
Looking forward to what’s next!
I feel your pain, I owned a 2013 S60 and I loved it and was sold on volvo as a brand, anyway the S60 was fine but just had too many miles so decided to go for the XC40 as the roads in the uk are terrible thinking this would be the answer, looks great and stands tall. I have had this car for 4 months also and I hate it now so much that it depresses me just thinking about driving it, it’s noisy and does not soak up the bumps like it should, but the worst thing is the highway if you go above 65mph the whole car vibrates and does not settle down until you reach around 85mph, I’ve had it looked at and the wheels balanced but no it still remains and I feel stuck with this car now for 5 years at £400 a month on finance. I want my S60 back as this XC40 is nothing more than a pile of 💩
hi there Kristian, was just wondering is it possible to slide a bicycle into the boot with the back seats folded down?
Haven't tried, but it's probably possible.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks 😎
We suspect a spiral phonecord like charging cable would work and fit in the FRUNK
It may be possible that many of the issues could be fixed in software updates, yes the speedo should be in front of you, but maybe they could increase the font size to make it more legible at speed. Also, when going over the soeed limit of a certain road, give you an acoustic feedback to tell you to slow down. Maybe even improve the voice recognition to lower lights and other functions. For more practical things, yes the frunk should be bigger and the sensor to open the rear should have been standard.
Thank you for your insightful and extremely interesting videos. They always lift my spirits. Please please keep them coming. Sorry things are going your way right now, but keep your head up. I think you are absolutely doing the right thing. You don’t have to spend a fortune on a vehicle to find one that gets your blood pumping. Don’t settle for what everyone has. Get something you want and keep enough in the budget to get it wrapped. The kids will be asking where is the [yellow?] car again!
Thanks so much for your kind words. I think I've found just the correct car for that. Thanks again 👍
Big thanks from Gothenburg!👍🙏👏🇸🇪
Great 😎 heading there now
Beautiful scenery (from Alabama)
Thanks 😎
Thank you for sharing the journey with us. And the content is always so great and wholesome. You do a really great job and it is not unnoticed by your followers. Just a idea, I would personally really like it if you made a video with a V40 D2 from 2012 again to go back to where the Volvo ownership journey began. And share what your thoughts all these years later.
Thanks so much. Appreciate your kind words 😎 Oh that sounds like a really cool test and video to make. Will try to make that happen
Thank you 😎. As a V40 D2 1.6 owner beginning my own Volvo journey it would be great to watch as well.
I do not agree, that the ugly thing is the price with this car. Maybe in Norway it‘s different to other countries. I my Country the EX/XC/C/EC40 has better value for a car compared with VW, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Polstar and other cars with this spec and dynamics. Maybe Tesla 3/ Y is cheaper and more efficient, but has it’s downsides. Maybe BYD Seal is a good alternative, but different, since it’s a Sedan. However- I love my C40 Twin Ultimate Mj24.
Thanks for all the videos. Waiting for more and wishing you all the best :)
Thanks so much 👍
Keep up man! Greetings from Volvo fun from Ukraine. And just believe me, what you think (or feel) that your ground is shaking today, is a dream for someone else. So keep up with your energy and smile on your face, and thank you for all your videos you are creating! The weather on this trip has showed to you one thing - after every storm always sun will shine! So grab another Volvo and move forward to your dream!
Thanks so much. Yes valid point, but sometimes it's hard with that perspective when it's shaking.. But thanks.. Important with that message.. Just have to wait to see that light in the end of the tunnel
@@volvo_kristian if you need a light in the end of the tunnel, just turn on that Scandinavian additional lights on your next Volvo, and you will see the entire tunnel to the end! 😉 Happiness depends ONLY on your perception of world around you. And that world is very colourful and bright, without war and death.
Agree re infotainment. I have an MY 24 XC60 Black Edition and a Skoda Enyaq. The latter’s screen is so much easier to use as it’s bigger, better positioned (although initially Imdid not like the screen jutting out of the dashboard) and has shortcut buttons. Very easy to use. I love the XC though!!
"I like colours, and as you see, I like Volvos" Sadly they don't come hand in hand...😂😢. Thanks for all your videos and looking forward to what is coming. Lint roller is exactly the word you were looking for😀. The car interior will be what you make it. Our blond XC60 started off with our 4week old baby and the car and child are almost 4 years now. The worst state it has been in is when we've had to hand it to the Volvo garage for maintenance. They are the filthiest bunch around that don't clean up after themselves! If the car is stuck with them for a few days there will be long term damage from their greasy paws and pens that requires parts to be changed.... If you know how to look after a car, a light interior is no problem, even with a filthy toddler A few wipes and a bit of cleaning is no problem. Just don't hand it to a Volvo garage in the UK...
Yeah that's a very good point these days 😂 Gotta get cars wrapped since Volvo can't provide. Yeah your definitely spot on. Won't be a problem with bright interiors if you know how too take care of it
Didn't you own the Polestar 2 BST aswell or am I just high😂
Yeah, but was just like 4-5 days before using the regret policy, so didn't include it..
What's the fuel economy on the s60?
Best review ever!👍🙏👏🇸🇪
Sad to see this one (in a great spec) go! But, looking forward to your next Swede, as I'm pretty sure you'll lov(e) that one a lot as well!! 😉
Yeah, it's always sad to let my cars go. Wish I could keep them all 😂 Building a little Volvo museum
Actually, the Winter-50% is not that unique for EV. I now have a MG ZS EV and in cold winter driving the 8 km to work I get about 50% of the range as I would have in summer. All my gas cars I had over the years was about the same, when it is cold and you need to get some temperature up to de-ice it you will get 50% of the range on a tank of gas. Maybe if a had a garage this would be slightly better but that would be better on the MG too. And maybe if I had longer driving distance to work this would be slightly in advantage of a gas car. XC40 is not that average, nothing is more average than a Model Y or 3, it is imply impossible to drive anywhere without meeting a huge number of them, at least where I live north of Bergen/Norway. So what is not, the MG Cyberster of course, but winter is coming... Maybe the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N ?
Definitely. The 50% winter reduction aren't unique for XC40. That's a more EV drawback. It's just something I generally hate with EV's. There's hardly any difference on regular ICE cars.. Well I feel I'm seeing XC40's everywhere here in Oslo. That's why it's kinda generic. And average.. However the Tesla 3/Y that's like mosquitoes.. Literally everywhere. Often they bundle up when driving in queues. Especially the white ones 😂 like a bad infection.. or nightmare
@@volvo_kristian At least in my experience there was a huge difference on my Opel Zafira (now replaved with an EV) that used about 50% more gas at -5 to -15 in winter when used to/from work. I had to to de-ice the car and get enough heat to get rid of moisture and with just a short drive, just over 7 km, this ehating part is a large part of the total energy used. But if you have a long drive to/from work the extra consumption would is a lot less
Hi did your XC40 recharge twin get the 100km+ high frequency vibration that Volvo are trying to sort out from wheel+pedal?
No, have never been bothered by that.
Great video as always Kristian, I unfortunately returned my lease XC40 R design last year and now have a Hyundai Kona EV. Unfortunately this is down to costs recently having a taxi driver drive into my car had another XC40 recharge, oh heck what a pleasure it was to drive that again. Pure bliss, the experience is so much nicer. Even now having a Hyundai Kona EV I long to have a Volvo again. So in maybe another 3 years I hope to maybe have another Volvo, I hope it would be possible for a EX60 when they make this or Polestar 3. Oh the word you was looking for, in English is lint roller 😉
Understandable 👌 I'm also really excited for the upcoming EX60.. sadly still some time away.. Lint roller it was 😅 thanks
I keep cars 10+ years. Currently driving a 2013 BMW X3 with 54,000 US miles. Being retired considering the EX30 as my next car. I like classic designs that age well. No real need for AWD or rocket ship speed. No doubt you enjoyed some beautiful vehicles. Good luck with your next vehicle.
Thanks 😎 Maybe I'll eventually keep cars longer. Now I just want to enjoy as many as possible. Temptations are around every corner and I'm weak as heck 😅